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The Official Moab, Utah 2010 Calendar of Events

Moab Events

Free Event Listing - If you have a tourism related Moab event that you would like to add to this list, click here to submit your event for possible inclusion.
Event Grants - The Moab Area Travel Council will provide grant assistance to organizations to aid in the development of tourism. The purpose of the grant is to increase the level of tourism in Grand County through new or fledgling events that could become annual events. For guidelines visit www.grandcountyutah.net/travel.htm

Ongoing events
Thursdays	Moab Information Center 2010 Lecture Series Informative series of lectures relating to southeastern Utah. Usually on Thursday evenings at the Moab Information Center, although some dates may vary. - Main & Center Street in Moab - Free - 7:00pm. For more information visit www.cnha.org/mic.cfm
Saturdays	Moab Art Walk Stroll Moab's galleries, shops, and cafés and view some of the region's finest locally created artwork. From traditional painting, pottery, and sculpture, to large format landscape photography, mixed media, bead and stonework, woven articles, and jewelry, the Moab Art Walk offers diverse, quality exhibits inspired by the region and it's inhabitants. The Moab Art Walk hosts artist receptions on second Saturdays in the spring and fall, however most exhibits run for a month or more so feel free to stop in at participating locations anytime! For more information visit moabartwalk.com.
Thursdays	Fallen Arches Square Dance Club - Thursday Nights at the Grand Center (182 North 500 West) - All square dancers & visitors welcome! Call to verify dance and for lesson information: 435-259-2724 (Bob or Flora) or 435-719-4169 (Tom or Sandy).

JANUARY		2010
	1	New Year's Day - Holiday
	18	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - Holiday
FEBRUARY		2010
	12-14	Western Stars Cowboy Poetry Gathering featuring Suzy Boggus and Dave Stamey President's Day weekend western celebration with cowboy poets, music, barrel racing, chili cookin' contests, square dancing, western art, vendors, workshops and lectures. For more information visit moabwesternstars.com or call 435-259-6272. Moab Arts and Recreation Center (100 North 111 East).
	15	President's Day - Holiday
	20	WabiSabi Fashion Bizzare 2010 - Moab Montage The WabiSabi Mardi Gras Fashion Show is a Moab institution, highlighting the town's creatively wild side. Volunteer designers spend a year crafting themed fashions out of community castoffs, and these outfits are displayed with flair on the catwalk by Moab's top models. The designs are then auctioned off to benefit Moab's nonprofit organizations. It's a win-win-win event, entertaining the community, recycling its unwanted items, and benefiting its residents in need.
	27	Puttin' on the Ritz Puttin' on the Ritz is Seekhaven's annual fundraiser. Join us this year in celebrating twenty years of service to victims of domestic violence and the homeless in our community. It will be an exciting night of dining and dancing at the Red Cliff's Lodge. For more info call 435-259-2229.
MARCH		2010
	12-16	Skinny Tire Festival The three rides of the Skinny Tire Festival highlight Moab’s different road riding opportunities. Channel the energy of riding through this grandeur of Moab’s canyon country by putting purpose behind your cycling. This event raises funds for cancer survivorship programs. For more information contact 435-259-2698 or visit www.SkinnyTireEvents.com.
	19-21	Moab Community Theatre Performance - Fictional Animals is a collage of theatrical shorts exploring the pleasures and perils of intimate human relationships, written by Moab's own Chaz Howard. For mature audiences only. The play will be performed in Moab's historic Star Hall (159 E Center St). Tickets are $8 in advance at Arches Book Company or $10 at the door. The performances on the 19th and 20th begin at 7 pm; the performance on the 21st begins at 2:00 pm. For more info call 435-259-9314.
	20	35th Annual Canyonlands Half Marathon and Five Mile Run Full details and registration information is available at www.moabhalfmarathon.org or call 435-259-4525.
	23	Beliss Live at Eddie McStiff's - Singing songwriting sister-duo will appear at Eddie McStiff's at 7 pm, no cover. For more info visit belissmusic.com.
	26-27	Moab Community Theatre Performance - Fictional Animals is a collage of theatrical shorts exploring the pleasures and perils of intimate human relationships, written by Moab's own Chaz Howard. For mature audiences only. The play will be performed in Moab's historic Star Hall (159 E Center St). Tickets are $8 in advance at Arches Book Company or $10 at the door. For more info call 435-259-9314.
	3/27-4/4	Easter Jeep Safari Easter Jeep Safari consists of trail rides, mostly day long trips, departing from Moab throughout this week long event. The Red Rock 4-Wheelers of Moab officially runs approximately 9 different trails every day, with "Big Saturday" culminating in the largest ever single trail ride departure happening - around 30 groups line up in down town Moab to head off in every direction for 30 different trails! For more info visit rr4w.com Note: This massive week-long event is one of the largest events of the year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging reservations as early as possible!
APRIL		2010
	3/27-4/4	Easter Jeep Safari Continued (See description above)
	4	Easter - Holiday
	21-24	Moab UTV Rally The Moab UTV Rally is the largest and most epic UTV and Side by Side event in the United States. It consists of daily organized trail rides, organized poker run, evening events such as barrel racing, tug of war, pole bending, and drag races to FREE demo rides from Yamaha, Polaris, Kawasaki, Arctic Cat, Kymco, Honda, Tomcar, and Ruesch. For more info visit utvrally.com, email chris@utvrally.com, or call Chris @ 602-568-3944.
	22-25	MOAB YOGA on the ROCKS - Backpacking yoga retreat - The desert is as much a part of us as any other element. It can strip us raw of what is not serving us and allow us to truly see. Moab Yoga on the Rocks is dedicated to delivering an enriching, refreshing and rejuvenating backpacking and outdoor yoga retreat. For more information call 801-842-6234.
	23-25	April Action Car Show Classic Car Show - Hot Rods, Trucks, Customs, Street Rods, Muscle Cars, Classics, and much more! Visit www.moab-utah.com/aprilaction/ for more information. Note: This event is one of the largest events of the year for Moab. Please make your camping/lodging reservations as early as possible! For more information call 435-259-5858.
	4/29-5/2	Moab Photography Symposium A 4-day gathering of photography lovers who come to learn new technical and artistic skills through discussion and workshops. The workshops will focus on composition, Photoshop techniques and much more. For more information visit moabphotosym.com, contact Bruce Hucko at bhucko@frontiernet.net, or call 435-259-4176.
MAY		2010
	1-2	GranFondoMoab - A timed road cycling event on the La Sal loop road. For more information go to www.granfondomoab.com or call 435-259-6294.
	6-9	MOAB YOGA on the ROCKS - Backpacking yoga retreat - The desert is as much a part of us as any other element. It can strip us raw of what is not serving us and allow us to truly see. Moab Yoga on the Rocks is dedicated to delivering an enriching, refreshing and rejuvenating backpacking and outdoor yoga retreat. For more information call 801-842-6234.
	8-9	Moab Superjam - A new event funded by the Arts Council. Moab Superjam is a free, outdoor public concert showcasing Moab's thriving and lively local music scene. Superjam is produced by Stonefed, Moab's legendary jam band. The concert will take place at Old City Park, Moab's most beautiful and family-friendly outdoor music venue. Free Admission. Music from noon to 10 pm. For more info call 435 259 0734.
	12-15	Rally on the Rocks - Rally on the Rocks is a UTV specific event with guided trail rides, UTV games, and vendor row. For more info visit rallyontherocks.com or call 661-213-6922. Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191)
	13-16	Miatas In Moab IV - Over 250-300 Mazda Miata Sports Cars will converge in Moab representing 45+ Miata Clubs from 30+ states and Canada. Expected attendance is between 500-600. This event features drives, activities, and festivities. For more info call 801-597-1456.
	23-28	goneMOAB - Every year in Moab Utah there is an annual event for all Nissan 4 Wheel Drive owners that defines the Nissan Off-road Community. If you are looking for the most scenic trails in the world goneMOAB is for you. For more info call 970-368-0025.
	24	The Moab Area Chamber's First Annual Spring Swing - Moab Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament/Fundraiser. Golf, bar-b-que luncheon, prizes, & raffle items. Become a Charter Member of the tournament! For more info call 435-259-7814.
	26-30	Moab Mogfest - Unimogs come to Moab for four and a half fun-filled days of off-road adventure. Join us for group trail rides (novice, scenic and advanced), full moon ride, Unimog technical chats and training, and a group BBQ! For more information visit couchoffroad.com or call 720-329-8084.
	29-30	Annual Moab Arts Festival - Swanny City Park (400 North 100 West) - For more information visit www.moabartsfestival.org
	31	Memorial Day - Holiday
JUNE		2010
	3-5	Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo - Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191) - Includes bull riders, barrel races, team roping, individual roping, saddle bronc, bare back, mutton bustin', clowns, and more. Fee.
JULY		2010
	4	Independence Day - Holiday
AUGUST		2010

SEPTEMBER		2010
	2-13	Moab Music Festival - Presenting "Music in Concert with the Landscape," the Moab Music Festival offers world class musical performances set in the spectacular landscape of the Utah canyonlands region. For more information visit moabmusicfest.org or call 435-259-7003.
	4-6	Labor Day Red Rock 4 Wheelers Campout Organized by the Red Rock 4-Wheelers - Overnight trips with backcountry camping, with additional day-trips on each of the three days. The club will organize the event and provide the guides, you bring all your other needs. Early trail reservations are recommended. For more info visit rr4w.com.
	6	Labor Day - Holiday
	17-19	Moab Century Tour The Moab Century Tour encompasses an inspiring variety of landscape to awaken the cycling spirit. Channel the energy of riding through this grandeur of Moab’s canyon country by putting purpose behind your cycling. By focusing proceeds of the Tour with cancer survivorship programs each participant becomes a powerful force against cancer. For more info call 435-259-2698 or visit skinnytireevents.com.
OCTOBER		2010
	1-9	Moab Plein Air Festival - The Moab Plein Air Festival will gather artist from around the country to participate in outdoor painting in the beautiful Moab area. Artist will travel to surrounding area destinations to work in Plein Air. For more info visit pleinairmoab.com call 435-686-2545.
	7-10	Moab Outerbike - Outerbike is an outdoor bicycle demo event open to consumers. The world's best bike manufacturers will be bringing their new models to Moab. For more information visit outerbike.com or call 800-845-2453.
	7-10	Annual Gem & Mineral Show Points & Pebbles Gem & Mineral Show. Dealers, exhibits, field trips and a lot more. Old Spanish Trail Arena (3641 S. Highway 191). For more info visit moabrockclub.net.
	9-10	Suzuki 24 Hours of Moab Mountain Bike Race Annual Team Relay-Style Mountain Bike Race held in the Behind the Rocks Area - An extremely popular 24 hour mountain bike race set in a spectacular red rock desert. Sections of this course follow an old jeep trail while others contain some wild downhill segments. For more information visit www.grannygear.com or call 304-259-5533.
	11	Columbus Day - Holiday
	17	The Other Half Marathon The Other Half is a 13.1 mile running event that begins at Dewey Bridge on Highway 128 and winds through some of the most stunning scenery in the country to its finish at the Sorrel River Ranch. For more information call 435-259-4525 or visit www.moabhalfmarathon.org.
	21-24	Confluence: A Celebration of Reading and Writing - Confluence consists of a four day Intensive Writing workshop and a weekend celebration of the written word. The weekend events include panel discussions, films, author readings, hikes with authors and mini writing workshops. For more information call 435-259-6272.
	29-31	5th Annual Moab Ho-Down Mountain Bike Festival - Moab's fat tire festival has changed and evolved over the past few decades into what is now being presented by Chile Pepper Bike Shop in Moab. The festival offers group shuttles and rides, movie premiere, townie tour, Super D Race, DH Race and an outrageous costume party. For more info visit moabhodown.com, call 435-259-4688 or email info@chilebikes.com.
	30	Annual Pumpkin Chuckin' Festival The whole family will enjoy watching sling-shots, catapults, trebuchets, and air-cannons launching pumpkins across the sky. For additional information visit www.youthgardenproject.org or call 435-259-2326.
NOVEMBER		2010
	5-7	Moab Folk Music Festival An exciting gathering of accomplished artists from the national, regional and local contemporary folk music community. The Moab Folk Music Festival brings some of the finest singer/songwriter musicians in the country. For additional information visit www.moabfolkfestival.com or call 435-259-3198.
	11	Veterans Day - Holiday
	25	Thanksgiving Day - Holiday
DECEMBER		2010
	TBA	Christmas Tree Lighting County Courthouse (125 E Center) @ 5:30pm
	TBA	Electric Light Parade Kick off the holiday season with Moab's annual Electric Light Parade. Year after year this spectacular display of lighted floats and holiday costumes grows and attracts more and more spectators. The entire family will enjoy this amazing collection of lighted floats as they travel along Main Street in downtown Moab. For more information call 435-259-7814.
	3-4	Winter Sun Festival - Weekend holiday event full of fun, festivities, food and activities. Activities include Winter Sun 10K Run, Electric Light Parade, Tree Lighting Ceremony, Musicians and Carolers, Main St. Merchant Specials, 2 Arts and Craft Fairs, a Community Dance, Refreshments, and a visit with Santa!
	4	Winter Sun 10K Run - The Annual Winter Sun 10k road race is a fun filled small town run that takes place in early December when the air in Moab is crisp and the skies are blue and sunny. For more information visit www.moabhalfmarathon.org or call 435-259-4525.
	25	Christmas Day - Holiday

Free Event Listing - If you have a tourism related Moab event that you would like to add to this list, click here to submit your event for possible inclusion.
Event Grants - The Moab Area Travel Council will provide grant assistance to organizations to aid in the development of tourism. The purpose of the grant is to increase the level of tourism in Grand County through new or fledgling events that could become annual events. For guidelines and an application, visit www.grandcountyutah.net/travel.htm.

Note: TBA = To Be Announced